Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

There is much more learning than knowing in the world.

A room without books is a body without soul

A round egg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harsh according to how you speak them.

It's not only later than you think- it's sooner than you suspect.

Action may not always bring Happiness, but there is no happiness without Action.

Life is like a mirror. smile at it, and it is charming; frown at it, and it becomes sinister.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.

Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.